The perfect recipe for todays kitchens is two parts function and one part style, it has been claimed.Speaking to QMI Agency, interior design expert Frank Turco noted that the kitchen has become the hub of the home for family dining, entertaining and organisation.As result, todays kitchens are serving spaces that are functional for cooks, stylish for entertaining and smart for storage and organisation solutions, he said.Mr Turco argued that by investing in kitchen improvements, homeowners can make the room more enjoyable to use while also boosting the value of their properties should they later decide to sell-up.He suggested a number of simple ways for people to make their kitchens more functional, observing that by changing hardware like kitchen taps, homes can instantly achieve a more contemporary feel. According to a recent report in the Calgary Herald, the floor-plan and placement of appliances can affect the efficiency of a cooking space.